Proyectos de ley › 91.ª Asamblea General
Requiring the department of natural resources to identify specific animal sources of pollutants to a water of the state when determining the water’s inclusion on a list of impaired waters
Temas:AgricultureEnvironment & natural resources
La misma legislación: HF 2530
Dónde está ahora
- Hecho: Presentado3 de febrero de 2026
- Hecho: Subcomité3 de febrero de 2026
- Hecho: Comité de la Cámara10 de febrero de 2026
- Se saltó: Lo aprueba la CámaraSigue como HF 2530
- Sigue: Comité del Senado
- Sigue: Lo aprueba el Senado
- Sigue: A gobernador(a)
- Sigue: Firmado como ley
Ahora es HF 2530 → Sigue avanzando con el número nuevo. Ir a HF 2530 ¿Qué es el embudo (funnel)?
Qué contiene
Resumen con IA When the Department of Natural Resources makes a list of polluted waters in Iowa, they must follow new rules regarding bacteria. If fecal bacteria is causing the pollution, the department must state what percentage of that pollution comes from specific types of animals. (Todavía no está traducido al español.)1
Lea la explicación oficial (en inglés)
§1251 – 1376. §1313) establishes water quality standards for states.7(b)(4)). Every two years, the department of natural resources (DNR) compiles a list of the state’s impaired waters (303(d) list) for approval by EPA.195). The bill provides that if, in compiling a 303(d) list, DNR determines that pollution is attributable to fecal bacteria, it must designate by percentage each species of animal, if any, that has contributed to the impairment.
House subcommittee
Named February 3, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 comentario público por escrito a su subcomité: 10 de febrero de 2026 (1) · en el sitio de la Legislatura
Nota fiscal
Resumen con IA This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to use DNA testing to identify which species are causing bacteria impairment in bodies of water. This change is estimated to increase annual sampling expenses for the Department of Natural Resources by approximately $1.2 million. (en inglés)3
Lea la nota fiscal (en inglés)
Description
House File 2530 requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct an analysis to determine, by percentage, each species that contributed to the impairment of a body of water before the DNR places it on the State’s impaired waters list due to fecal indicator bacteria. The Bill allows the DNR to use microbial source tracking (MST) to identify the species present.
Background
The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes water quality standards for states. States must establish a priority ranking of waters in the state that have been impaired according to total maximum daily loads of pollutants established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Every two years the DNR compiles a list of impaired waters to be approved by the EPA by April 1.
Assumptions
- The DNR will conduct a similar number of samples for MST testing as it does when testing for E. coli, approximately 1,800 per year.
- The DNR estimates that collecting an MST sample for testing will cost approximately $675 per sample.
- Existing staff would be used to collect and process MST samples.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of HF 2530 would increase annual sampling expenses to the DNR by approximately $1.2 million.
Source
- Department of Natural Resources
- Impaired Waters, DNA Testing to Determine Cause · 3 de marzo de 2026
Lo que cambia del Código de Iowa (Iowa Code)
Modifica§455B.195
Cabildeo
1 a favor · 16 en contra · 16 indecisos · Quiénes →
Family tree
Study bill
91st General Assembly